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Musicians, fans and friends are organizing special concerts and a fund drive to help pay for the relocation and buildout of new storefront space for Fred Anderson’s Velvet Lounge in Chicago’s South Loop. Its current location is scheduled for demolition to make way for a private, high-rise tower. The new space is planned around the corner and within sight of the old location, and will include many artifacts from the old club. The new location will include better sightlines in a column-free stage and seating area, new restrooms, and a storage room for musicians’ gear. Private supporters have set the goal of raising more than $100,000 in private contributions.
Performers for an upcoming fundraising concert include: Edward Wilkerson; David Boykin Expanse; The Gam Squad; Tatsu Aoki; Douglas Ewart; Dennis Winslett; Jabari Liu; Malachi Thompson; Corey Wilkes; Dan Godston; Nicole Mitchell’s Black Earth Ensemble; Dushun Mosley; Isaiah Spencer; Michael Zerang; Isaiah Jackson; Rob Pleshar; and additional guests. Tickets are $20 for the show, which is May 27 at the Velvet Lounge.
Contributions may be made to the relocation and buildout project through the Velvet Lounge web site, www.velvetlounge.net.
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